OBITUARIES

Recent Tift County Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tifton, GA, Tift County & Surrounding Areas

Valdis Vanags

Valdis Vanags

Mar 26, 2024

In loving memory of Valdis Vanags, who before his retirement was a dedicated A/C Refrigeration contractor with George Ellis Company in New Haven, CT, whose journey on this earth came to a peaceful end at his residence in Tifton, Georgia. Valdis was born in Braunsweigen, Germany, on January 24, 1948.

A Celebration of Life honoring the life of Valdis Vanags will...

Darrell Sumner

Darrell Sumner

Mar 26, 2024

Joe Darrell Sumner, 71, of the West Berrien Community went to spend his eternal life with his Lord and Saviour Jesus on March 26, 2024. 

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on March 28, 2024, at Tift Memorial Gardens with Mr. Greg Sheppard and Mr. Phil Beach officiating. No public visitation will be held. 

Darrell was born on October...

Janet Reed McGill

Janet Reed McGill

Mar 22, 2024

December 7, 1930 – March 22, 2024

Janet McGill, 93, of Tifton, Georgia, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024. 

A service celebrating her life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, March 30th, in the sanctuary of Tifton First United Methodist Church, with Reverend Chip Grantham officiating, followed by a graveside service immediately afterward at Oakridge Cemetery. The family will receive...

Ivey Sumler

Ivey Sumler

Mar 20, 2024

Ivey Sumler passed away on March 20, 2024, at his home in Dallas, Georgia, with his wife Sue by his side. Born on December 29, 1948, in Tift County, Georgia to the late Albert Tillman Sumler and Retha Evelyn Cox Sumler. He lived a life rich in love, service, and adventure.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Thomas "Tom" Alan Flick

Thomas "Tom" Alan Flick

Mar 20, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Alan Flick, 68 of Tifton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after a difficult battle with cancer at Southwell Medical Center in Adel, Georgia. Tom was born on March 14, 1956, in Bristol, Virginia as the third child of his parents, Faye V. Flick and the late Bob B. Flick. 

 

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Mary Ann Skipper Young

Mary Ann Skipper Young

Mar 19, 2024

Mary Ann Skipper Young died peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her sister’s home in Tifton surrounded by her cherished family and her special friend and caregiver, Teresa Jordan. Although she was ninety years of age, she still had her beautiful smile for which she was known.

Born February 5, 1934 in Tampa, Florida, Mary Ann was the eldest of...

Ida Jane Nevil Tidwell

Ida Jane Nevil Tidwell

Mar 18, 2024

 Mrs. Ida Jane Nevil Tidwell, 83, passed away on March 18, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Ga. She was born Register, Georgia on March 29, 1940 as the daughter of C. M. and Antonette McCorkle Nevil.   Ida dedicated thirty years of her life to nurturing young minds as a first-grade teacher for the Turner County School System....

John Henry Gurley

John Henry Gurley

Mar 18, 2024

John Henry Gurley, a beloved member of the Chula community, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 18, 2024. He was born in Atkinson County, Georgia, on June 30, 1940. John led a fulfilling life dedicated to hard work and faith.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Tift Avenue Baptist Church with...

"Randy" Raymond Ross

"Randy" Raymond Ross

Mar 15, 2024

"Randy” Raymond Ross, a cherished member of the Tifton, Georgia community, passed away at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia on March 15, 2024. He was born on August 7, 1951, in Tifton, Georgia to his parents, Anna Bryan Ross and the late Raymond Ross, Sr.  Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his Father-in-law, Harold G. Harper,...

James William Joiner, Jr.

James William Joiner, Jr.

Mar 15, 2024

Mr. James William Joiner, Jr., a devoted husband, loving father, and retired Lt. Col. of the United States Air Force, passed away on March 15,2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 23, 1930, in Fort Pierce, Florida.  Mr. Joiner led a remarkable life filled with service and dedication. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from...

Danny Moore

Danny Moore

Mar 13, 2024

William Daniel “Danny” Moore, 66, and the beloved son of the late Theodore Moore and Sarah Bramlett Lowery, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Navicent Health in Milledgeville, Georgia. 

A private family service will be held at a later date.  Born in Detroit, Michigan, Danny's journey began on November 3rd, 1957. 

Danny is survived by his daughters, Heather...

Jimmie Nell Phagan

Jimmie Nell Phagan

Mar 10, 2024

Jimmie Nell Phagan, of Enigma, Georgia passed away at her residence on March 10, 2024 with her nieces Jennifer and Shannon by her side.  Jimmie was born on November 4, 1943, in Enigma, Georgia, to her loving parents James Robert Phagan and Tessie Mae Dover Phagan.   A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors...

Billy Hugh Phillips

Billy Hugh Phillips

Mar 3, 2024

Billy Hugh Phillips, of Tifton passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 3, 2024. 

A Memorial service will be held at a later date.

He was born January 7, 1942 in Albany, Georgia to the late Oscar Phillips and Annie Arrowood Phillips.

Billy led a remarkable life filled with various interests and accomplishments. He was a dedicated individual who retired from the...

Donald "Keith" Pope

Donald "Keith" Pope

Mar 3, 2024

Donald "Keith" Pope, a compassionate individual known for his dedication to spreading love and joy, passed away at Tift Regional Medical Center on Sunday, March 3, 2024.



A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 8, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Glen Ford officiating.Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. The family will...

David Wayne Blackstock

David Wayne Blackstock

Feb 28, 2024

Dr. David Wayne Blackstock, 69, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024.  He was born in Tifton, GA on October 15, 1954 to the late Sue Hutchinson Blackstock and Joe N. Blackstock. 

 

A graveside memorial service will be held at Zion Hope Baptist Church Cemetery on Tuesday March 19, 2024 at 11:00 A.M.  A private family service will also be held in...

Anna Rose Warren Carns

Anna Rose Warren Carns

Feb 20, 2024

Tragically, Anna Rose Warren Carns passed away on February 20th, 2024, at her home in Ty Ty, Georgia. Rose was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was born on October 7th, 1963, in Tifton, Georgia as the daughter of Harry Wayne Warren and Norma Jean Dunn Warren. She brought light and joy to the world from...

Peggy Jean Mauldin Deming

Peggy Jean Mauldin Deming

Feb 11, 2024

Peggy Jean Mauldin Deming, a beloved bookkeeper and Certified Nursing Assistant in the medical field, has passed away at the Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton. She was born on November 19, 1935, in Trion, Georgia.

There will be no formal services held in Tifton. A memorial service will be held in Washington State.

Peggy led a remarkable life filled with memories...

William "Billy" Pickett Marchant

William "Billy" Pickett Marchant

Feb 10, 2024

       Mr. William Pickett "Billy" Marchant, 89 of Tifton passed away at Harborview Health Systems of Tifton on Saturday, February 10, 2024.  

A graveside service will be held at Oakridge Cemetery on Wednesday, February 14, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Stacy Phillips officiating.

Mr. Marchant was born on August 5, 1934, in Tift county, Georgia as the son...

Donald "Don" Malcolm McDuffie, Sr.

Donald "Don" Malcolm McDuffie, Sr.

Feb 8, 2024

Donald “Don” Malcolm McDuffie, Sr., a retired self-employed driver of McDuffie Trucking Company, along with being a skilled cabinet builder, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024 at Palemon Gaskins Memorial Nursing Home in Ocilla. 



Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors with Rev. Donnie McDuffie, Rev. Josh...

Pamela Hasty Morris

Pamela Hasty Morris

Feb 5, 2024



Pamela “Pam” Hasty Morris, beloved mother, Meme, great grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 5, 2024. She was born on September 26, 1955, in Turner County, Georgia, to John Thomas Hasty and Virginia Dean Hasty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by the love of her life, Louell Wynn Morris who died August...

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